Janice Burgess the creator of “The Backyardigans” , died at age 72 . The news was released this Monday (04) and the cause of death has not yet been revealed. The American screenwriter and producer was responsible for creating the children's cartoon that ran from 2004 to 2013.
The death information was shared by Fracaswell Hyman , a professional colleague. In an Instagram post, he wrote: “I met Janice Burgess early in my career when I was head writer on GULLAH GULLAH IsLAND and she was assigned to be our executive in charge of production. This is the person the network sends to the mix to ensure the money isn’t wasted.”
“Janice showed up with her acid-tongued humor, flowing Hermès scarves, and ubiquitous cigarettes. Instead of a superintendent, she became a friend. She recognized my magic before I did and made sure I was present and being considered for many of the shows that came my way, including LITTLE BILL and TAINA,” continue in the caption.
Fracaswell even shares that together, they developed programs, gossiped and laughed. “I will miss my dear friend. Rest in peace. Oh, how we laughed….”, he concludes.
After the news, a legion of fans mourned the loss on X, the old Twitter. “Janice Burgess, creator of 'The Backyardigans' has passed away. She brought so much joy to the world, may she rest in paradise,” one user wrote:
Janice Burgess creator of 'The Backyardigans' has passed away. She brought so much joy into the world, may she rest in paradise
pic.twitter.com/dgvlrncbxS
— vids that go hard (@vidsthatgohard) March 5, 2024
In another tweet, a netizen commented that “'The Backyardigans' will always have a special place in my heart.”
Rest in Power Janice Burgess you've made our child hood one to remember. Backyardigans will always hold a special place in my heart pic.twitter.com/vAPC4YQyih
— ♡𝐬𝐨𝐥
(@nefelibata_Sol) March 5, 2024
An artwork of Janice alongside her characters was also created. Look:
RIH Janice Burgess
#backyardigans #JaniceBurgess pic.twitter.com/GhYxukrEik
— Kitana_lives (@allforyou2212) March 5, 2024
Source: CNN Brasil
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